How a ‘Coconut Message’ Rescued a Shipwrecked JFK During World War II During World War II, a young John F. Kennedy was nearly killed when a Japanese destroyer hit his patrol torpedo boat in the...
How One Officer's Enlisted Men Ensured He Received the Medal of Honor Matt Urban is one of the most decorated soldiers ever, but no one knew for more than 30 years.
A Marine Corps Officer Engaged an Active Shooter with a Helicopter Then-Lt. Col. Charles H. Pitman got tired of watching a shooter kill cops on television. He decided to take care of it...
'Whiskey and War Stories' Reunites Special Operators from Famous Missions for a New Cause The Silent Warrior Foundation provides scholarships, service animals and more by honoring veterans of famous missions.
American Veteran William Morgan Rose to the Highest Rank in Fidel Castro's Army William Alexander Morgan brought skills he learned in the U.S. Army to the Cuban Revolution. He initially did it for revenge.
Sen. Bob Dole Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors The former Army captain and U.S. senator was buried in a ceremony appropriate for the rank of colonel, which he was...
Colin Powell, Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Has Died Powell, the first Black American to serve in those roles, died Monday from complications of COVID-19.
Oldest US Veteran of WWII Celebrates His 112th Birthday Lawrence Brooks celebrated with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National World War II Museum.
Merle Smith, 1st Black Graduate of Coast Guard Academy, Dies Smith died on June 16 of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19, his wife Lynda Smith said.
The Worldwide Icon of Pride Month Was Created by an Army Veteran Gilbert Baker found his calling and community after the Army sent him to San Francisco in 1970.
54 Job Types Down to 10? Air Force's Top Enlisted Leader Looks to Merge Maintenance Specialties Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi wants airmen to be able to take on more tasks and is pushing an initiative to reduce the number...
The Best Korean War Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans These are the best Korean War movies of the past seven decades, according to a Military.com survey of U.S. service members...
The Best Pocket Knives Whether you’re looking for your first pocket knife or just want something different to change up your everyday carry, here...
Five Chinese Nationals Charged with Covering Up Midnight Visit to Michigan Military Site U.S. authorities charged five Chinese nationals with lying and trying to cover their tracks, more than a year after they were...
Troops at Colorado Space Force Base Will Have to Bring Their Own To-Go Boxes for Dining Hall While the initiative is aimed at reducing waste on base, the spokesperson added that they hope it will give troops on base...